- YEBVDO
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) DNA Quantitative, Other
Specimen:
Test Code
YEBVDO
Specimen Name
Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) DNA Quantitative, Other
Collect
Sterile Container-Bone marrow in EDTA, bronchial wash/bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/sputum, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), tissue (snap frozen), swabs and body fluid. Swabs are accepted in viral transport media, or transported dry in a sterile container.
Submit
1 mL (Min: 1 mL) Bone marrow in EDTA, broncial wash/bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/sputum, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), body fluid.
1-Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Tissue (snap frozen)
1-Swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Tissue (snap frozen)
Special Handling
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Rejection Criteria
Unacceptable specimen: Stool
Swabs: Calcium alginate or wooden shaft tips are not recommended as they may be inhibitory to DNA Amplification.
Swabs: Calcium alginate or wooden shaft tips are not recommended as they may be inhibitory to DNA Amplification.
Stability
Bone marrow in EDTA, bronchial wash/bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)/sputum, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), swabs and body fluid: Ambient Unacceptable; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen Unacceptable
Tissue (snap frozen): Ambient Unacceptable; Refrigerated Unacceptable; Frozen shipped on dry ice
Methodology
Real Time PCR
Performed
Monday-Wednesday/Friday
Reported
3-7 days
CPT Codes
- 87798
Components
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Additional Information
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